Explore your grant opportunities
The University is committed to providing its degree students, including higher degree research candidates, with access to funding to support participation in one or more Global Mobility programs while they are studying with the University. The amount and eligibility criteria will vary depending on the funding scheme (see below).
There is a maximum of one grant per student per overseas experience. Most students will be funded by an IEIS Grant.
International Experience Incentive Scheme Grant
Griffith University's Vice Chancellor dedicates funding each year in International Experience Incentive Scheme grants to assist students with the cost of their overseas program. IEIS grants are available to domestic and international students participating in an overseas program supported by Griffith Global Mobility (please see table below for details).
- Students can receive a maximum of one grant per program.
- Students who participate in a second non-contiguous program may be considered for an additional IEIS grant, subject to funding availability.
- Students cannot receive an IEIS grant if they are receiving another type of grant (e.g. New Colombo Plan).
- All IEIS grant approvals are subject to funding availability. In the event there is insufficient funding available to fund all applicants, reduced funding will be offered or applicants may be unsuccessful.
- For academic-led study tours - the IEIS grant is generally paid to the School/Department to reduce program fees and to secure group travel arrangements (unless otherwise indicated by the course convenor).
(note: students applying for Trimester Exchange studies are automatically assessed for an IEIS grant as part of their exchange application)
Please note: a Finance Closure takes place in December-January every year. Because of this, you are encouraged to submit a completed Short-Term Program Application to Global Mobility by end of November at latest. If you submit your application after this point, you may not receive payment of your IEIS grant until mid-January onward.
| Overseas Program | Amount | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
Short Term Programs |
| Amounts are determined based on credit point value and length of program. IEIS grants are not based on GPA for these programs, although a minimum GPA of 4.0 is typically required to be supported by Griffith Global Mobility. For academic-led study tours - the IEIS grant is generally paid to the School/Department to reduce program fees and to secure group travel arrangements (unless otherwise indicated by the course convenor). * Funding for 0CP BYO programs subject to Manager approval |
Online Short Term Programs |
| Online Short Term Programs are experiences such as non-exchange study programs, WIL (including service learning), and hackathons. The IEIS grant is for your program fees only. If approved, the grant you receive will cover the cost of your program up to the listed amounts ($750 for 0cp, $1500 for 10cp or more). Griffith Global Mobility will require you to provide a program invoice before you can receive the grant. You will not receive an IEIS grant if your online program does not have a program fee. |
Trimester or year exchange |
| Your Program GPA is assessed including your most recent Trimester results prior to departure for exchange. Students who receive an NCP, Endeavour or other grant for the exchange program will not receive an IEIS grant. |
Industry Affiliates Program (IAP) Engineering |
| IEIS amounts are not based on GPA for IAP, although a minimum GPA of 4.0 is typically required to be supported by Griffith Global Mobility. |
Higher Degree Research | An approved HDR international experience (including WIL programs):
An approved conference or workshop that is related to a candidate's field of research:
| HDR Candidates must be approved to study away. You can show approval by attaching a screenshot from: myGriffith > My program > Track my requests. Candidates seeking a conference presentation travel grant must meet the following eligibility:
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New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
The New Colombo Plan Mobility (NCP) Program provides funding to Australian universities to support Australian undergraduate students’ participation in study, language training, internships, mentorships, practicums and research in 40 host locations across the Indo-Pacific region. Griffith has a range of NCP Mobility funding available for eligible students. Below are some of the NCP Mobility grants you can directly apply for at Go Global.
Trimester Exchange
Go Global has secured multiple grants for outbound trimester exchange for Trimester 2 2027 in the following destinations:
China - Law, Chinese Language, Asian Studies, and Society and Culture students
- 7 x $15,000 New Colombo Plan grants.
- Included institutions: Beijing Foreign Studies University, Shenzhen University, Sun Yat-sen University, and China University of Political Science and Law.
China - Griffith Business School students
- 5 x $15,000 New Colombo Plan grants.
- Included institutions: Beijing Foreign Studies University, Shenzhen University, and Sun Yat-sen University.
South Korea
- 10 x $15,000 New Colombo Plan grants.
- Included institutions: Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and Hanyang University.
- Students must have a minimum of 20CP available to study two credit-bearing Korean language courses on exchange.
According to the Australian Government, all NCP recipients must return to Australia by 31 December 2027. All students who apply for trimester exchange at one of the above universities will automatically be considered for the grant, if eligible.
Short-Term Programs
New Colombo Plan grants for short-term programs in 2026/2027 will be announced shortly.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a New Colombo Plan grant you must:
- be an Australian citizen. Students cannot receive a Student Grant to undertake a Mobility Project in a host location in which they have dual citizenship or residency rights;
- be enrolled in an on-shore campus of an Australian University throughout the duration of the Mobility Project;
- be undertaking a Bachelor Degree (Level 7) or Bachelor Honours Degree (Level 8) at the commencement of their Mobility Project;
- be between 18 and 28 years of age at the commencement of their Mobility Project;
- not have already commenced a period of overseas study in the same Host Location as the Mobility Project; and
- not receive more than one online, one short-term, and one Semester NCP grant (with or without an internship) during their Australian course of study.
New Colombo Plan Scholarship
The prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program supports undergraduate students to undertake study, language training, and an internship or mentorship in the Indo-Pacific region over a 19-month period.
The 2027 New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program is now closed. We will share the next update on the 2028 round as soon as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade releases the new round guidelines in mid-2027.
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
The Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program is a joint funding initiative of the Australian Government and the Cheung Kong Group.
The Program supports Australian universities to offer short-term mobility scholarship opportunities for outbound Australian students and inbound Asian students from select Asian countries.
The intended outcomes of the program are strengthened engagement between Australian universities and Asian counterparts and offering students the transformative potential of an overseas study experience.
Mobility experiences must be between two weeks and one semester in duration. Types of exchange or mobility opportunities may include:
- short term study
- research
- practicums or clinical placements
- in-country face-to-face language study
Eligibility
An eligible outbound Australian student must:
- be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
- be enrolled at a participating Australian university
- not previously supported by grant funding under the Program (DACKEP)
Eligible students will receive communication containing the essential details regarding the application process.
DACKEP Grants Available
10 x $3,000 to Korea University International Winter Campus, December 2026.
Australia Taiwan Culture Foundation (ATCF) Taiwan Travel Grants
The Australia Taiwan Culture Foundation (ATCF) Taiwan Travel Grants support Griffith University students undertaking an eligible study, internship, placement, research or other approved learning experience in Taiwan. This grant program is to encourage Griffith students to engage with Taiwan's culture, society, education system and industry, while developing global perspectives and intercultural capability through an immersive international experience.
Thanks to the generous support of the Australia Taiwan Culture Foundation and its donors, the program will provide funding to Griffith students over a five-year period from 2026 to 2030.
Funding available
- Two grants will be awarded each year.
- Each succesful recipients will receive a $3,500 travel grant to assist with the costs of their approved program in Taiwan.
- Funding is available annually from 2026 through to 2030, creating opportunities for up to 10 Griffith students across the duration of the program.
Eligibile activities
Funding may be used to support participation in:
- Trimester exchange programs
- Short-term study programs
- Internship and work-integrated learning placements
- Research activities (including but not limited to HDR students)
- Other approved educational experiences in Taiwan
Program must be approved by Griffith University and meet any additional eligibility requirements specified during the application process.
Recipient requirements
Successful recipients will be expected to:
- Complete their approved program in Taiwan;
- Act as ambassadors for Griffith University and the ATCF program; and
- Submit a post-program report, testimonial, or other reflective activity as requested.
Contact us
- Phone
- (07) 3735 8200 (available 10 am - 1 pm, Monday to Friday)
- goglobal@griffith.edu.au
- Drop-In
- Online drop-in session
- Wednesdays, 2.30-3.30pm (AEST)
- Stay connected
Emergency assistance overseas
If you are on an approved program and need urgent medical and/or travel assistance, please contact International SOS